Expert Details
Paint Automation Process and Controls
ID: 739263
Michigan, USA
Professional Summary:
Was recently managing a team of engineers and contractors responsible for up keeping of buildings & operational facilities for total of five United Arab Emirates military bases around the Abu Dhabi area
Managed buildings & operational facilities of EDC across Abu Dhabi & Al Ain, construction of new facilities, and upkeep of large fleet of vehicles deployed for driving training.
Extensively experienced in paint shop operations in automobile manufacturing including maintenance and troubleshooting of automated & robot operated paint shops, electrical control systems, and intelligent devices & their controllers.
Proven ability to manage manufacturing automation projects of automobile paints shops both in client & technology provider domain – working closely with paint companies and automation system provider.
Engaging experience with Graphics designers responsible of implementing screens for the robotics and machine controls related to paint application for new vehicles manufacturing.
Well versed with Programmed Logics Controllers such as Programmable Logic Controllers of Allen Bradley and Modicon, and programming of three to seven access motion controllers (ABB, Durr & Fanuc Robots) for robotic application.
Working experience with mechanical and electromechanical intelligent pneumatics for industrial automation.
Resourceful & organized leader and team player with excellent communication, problem solving & time management skills; adaptable, flexible and capable of working under pressure while effectively managing multiple priorities.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1989 | Degree: BSc | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: Lawrence Technological University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2017 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Project Manager | Department: FCA Chrysler |
Responsibilities: Manage several ongoing projects within the FCA Chrysler, such as projects at Jefferson North and Sterling Heights Assembly Plants. Daily Coordination of project aspects with (electrical, mechanical, process and controls) engineering, purchasing, fabrication, assembly and Mod build teams. Work directly with plant management, skilled trades and contractors on project executions, commissioning and final buyoff. Tasked to train automation and maintenance team on robotics automation process, repairs and preventative methods. Also work on other automotive and nonautomotive projects customers such as Ford, Boeing and General inspection. Help Increase quality and productivity of paint shop by improving paint process, throughput and automation up keeping. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2016 to 2017 | Employer: AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center) | Title: Acting Senior Supervisor and Lead Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities: Day to day management of a team of filed engineers and contractors responsible for an intensive maintenance program designed to handle massive military bases across the Abu Dhabi Area. Managing facilities contracts in 5 military bases providing services such as facilities maintenance services (MEP and minor Ancillary), hard services (doors, air compressors cranes), general cleaning of premises, Waste and Hazmat Disposal, Pest Control, Ramp & airport Runway Sweeping services and UPS & frequency Converters Services. Worked directly with customers and project managers on contract amendments designed to include or remove services related to facilities. Contract amendments to also include terms and conditions clauses for additional premises requested to be include to original list of premises. Manage facilities preventive and reactive program utilizing contractors. Review and approve monthly invoices and perform contractor’s monthly performance assessment utilizing the KPI method. Review and evaluate projects scope of work and contractors’ tender documents. Review and recommend for approval, contractors’ technical & cost submittals. Established and improved processes & procedures for both facilities maintenance to ensure effective execution of preventive maintenance program for all services provided. Reduced operating cost by eliminating unrequired services set forth by contractors which in terms reduced contractor’s manpower. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2015 | Employer: Emirates Driving Company | Title: Head of Facilities & Fleet | Department: |
Responsibilities: Day to day management of preventive maintenance program for around 400 vehicles utilized in drivers’ training, and the upkeep of company buildings and facilities. Manage facilities expansion projects to support drivers’ training programs and to accommodate increasing size of fleet. Review and evaluate projects scope of work and contractors’ tender documents. Review and recommend for approval, contractors’ technical & cost submittals. Weekly review of OHSMS 18001:2007 and ISO 9001:2008 related to Facilities and fleet documents. Representing the company during BUREAU VERITAS official yearly audits. Established improved processes & procedures for both facilities & fleet maintenances to ensure effective execution of preventive maintenance program for both. Successfully decommissioned old facilities and launched new state of the art facilities, housing all vehicle training programs such as Theory and practical training, including the Traffic Department Licensing Section. Saved the company over AED 1,000,000 related to expansion projects. Reduced operation cost for both buildings & fleet by adopting scientific and effective programs for predictive, corrective and preventive maintenance. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2008 | Employer: Ford Motor Company | Title: Paint Automation Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities: Engineering and technical recommendations for the purchase of new automated equipment for a proposed & new formulated water paint process. Day to day evaluation of paints supplied by the supplier, and grant of approval for introduction into production. Support paint process group on cost saving by modifying automation paint process to reduce paint and solvent usage. Conduct weekly review of OSHA and ISO practices to ensure full compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Increased quality and productivity of paint shop by improving paint process. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2007 | Employer: Chrysler Corporation LLC | Title: Manufacturing Automation Specialist | Department: |
Responsibilities: Lead Specialist and part of paint management team for the main color booths, overlooking automations and its process including but not limited to automation repeatability and paint film build. Work with the maintenance supervisors and their skilled trade team on preventive maintenance and automation process checks related to fluid beaker and atomizers air checks, bells and guns target distance. New project coordination in the color booths e.g. new robot guns, color changers and bell manifolds. Participate in final stages of Grand Cherokee WK and pull - ahead plan for the new Jeep XK launch for 2005 model - new launch included process and automation upgrades of existing, in all zones of the color booths. Worked at vendor site to conduct simulations on automation purchased to ensure full compliance prior to shipping equipment to Factory for installation - Inspection included both electrical and mechanical compliance of equipment. Contributed to Launch of new vehicle in addition to the existing Jeep Grand Cherokee such as the Jeep Commander. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Certificate of Appreciation Student Government for being the Chairman of the Blood Bank Committee. Certificate of Achievement for Heated Flash Interlock for color pain booths at Jefferson Assembly Plant. Certificate of Achievement form J.D. Power Initial Quality for Quality improvement at Chrysler Grand Cherokee Jefferson North Assembly Plant. Certificate of Achievement form J.D. Power Initial Quality for Quality improvement at Chrysler Grand Cherokee Jefferson North Assembly Plant. EDC Honorary Certificate for workshop EDC Honorary Certificate for valued efforts and active support. Certificate of Appreciation for active participation in ISNR (International Security National resilience) Exhibition and Conference. Inovision Training Certificate Lockout Tagout 26 Inovision HAZCOM Training Certificate 28 Ford Chicago Assembly Plant, Thank You Letter Certificate for Support Inovision Training Certificate Lockout Tagout General Motor Training Certificate-MPC 11 |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Environmental Leadership Award for the development and implementation of the Push out Methodology. Environmental Leadership Award for the installation of EFC spray guns. Silver Award from Chrysler Advanced Manufacturing Engineering for reduction of solvent usage by installing EFC guns saving of $350,000 annually. Environmental Leadership Award for solvent reduction at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant. Silver Award from Chrysler Advanced Manufacturing Engineering for reducing paint lost during color change at Jefferson North Assembly Plant. Saving of $586,230. Silver Award from Chrysler Advanced Manufacturing Engineering for robotic painting assignments at Jefferson North Assembly Plant for degrade capabilities. Silver Award from Chrysler Advanced Manufacturing Engineering for color wheel cost saving of $561,000. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Certificate of Completion for the Allen Bradley PLC Basic Workshop. Certificate of Completion of completion of the Allen Bradley programming the PLC Programmable Controllers Using 6200 Series Software. Certificate of Completion for the Cegelec AEG WJ99 Electrical Operation and Maintenance Training Class. Certificate of Achievement of completion an ABB Course 5000/500 C5.3 Robot Basic Programming. Certificate of Completion from PPG for the Powder Coating Application and Troubleshooting Seminar. Certificate of Achievement of the BASF Paint Boot Camp Training Program. Certificate of Completion of Micro Pelt Gauge Training. Certificate of Competence of completion of Successful Planning and Organizing skills Certificate of Completion of Leadership Skills Training Program. Certificate of Achievement of completion a Leading with Impact training. |